Economy, jobs and prices in South Holland, Netherlands: official figures
GDP per person was 51,500 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 129% of the EU average; 4th highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of South Holland?
The regional economy produced €231.2 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 20.6% of the Netherlands's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in South Holland?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 4.8% in 2025, against 3.9% for the Netherlands and 6.0% across the EU; the highest of 12 provinces in the Netherlands.
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Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 11.4% in 2025, against 8.8% for the Netherlands; the highest of 11 provinces in the Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average household income in South Holland?
In 2024 the average household in South Holland had a disposable income of €61,600, 4th highest among the 12 provinces and level with the national figure of €61,600, up 31% from €46,900 in 2019.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the average income per person in South Holland?
Standardised household income, which corrects for the number of people in a household, averaged €42,800 in South Holland in 2024, 4th highest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat is the median household wealth in South Holland?
The median household in South Holland owned net wealth of €108,500 in 2024, below the national figure of €146,800 (2nd lowest among the 12 provinces).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many jobs are there in South Holland?
With 74.2 employee jobs per 100 working-age residents in 2024, South Holland ranked 6th lowest among the 12 provinces.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many businesses are there in South Holland?
South Holland counted 145.0 business locations for every 1,000 inhabitants in 2026 (3rd highest among the 12 provinces), up from 113.4 in 2020.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in South Holland?
Commercial services such as trade, transport, hospitality and business services accounted for 51.0% of employee jobs in the province of South Holland in 2024, level with the national figure of 51.0%.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people work in industry in South Holland?
Industry and energy provided 11.0% of employee jobs in South Holland in 2024, 3rd lowest among the 12 provinces (national share 14.0%).
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow much do renters earn in South Holland?
Tenants in the province of South Holland averaged €38,800 of disposable income per household in 2024, against €82,200 for households owning their home.
Source: Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) · saved copyHow many people in South Holland are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 0.7% of the labour force in 2025, compared with 0.5% nationally and 1.9% in the EU; the highest of 9 provinces in Netherlands. In 2019 it was 1.3%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in South Holland?
The unemployment rate for women in South Holland was 4.8% in 2025, compared with 4.0% nationally and 6.2% in the EU; the highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2019 it was 4.2%.
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The employment rate for women aged 20 to 64 reached 78.1% in 2025, compared with 79.6% nationally and 71.3% in the EU; 3rd lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2019 it was 73.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of South Holland growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 1.6% in 2024 (the Netherlands: 1.1%); 3rd highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands. In 2014 it was 1.5%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in South Holland?
Residents of South Holland owned 440 cars per 1,000 people in 2024 (the Netherlands: 513); 2nd lowest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in South Holland?
Employers paid an average of €43,386 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €42,636 across the Netherlands; 3rd highest of 12 provinces in Netherlands.
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Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 16.6 million nights in 2025, 52% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in South Holland?
The largest part of the economy of South Holland in 2023 was finance, property and business services, at 28.9% of gross value added, followed by trade, transport, hospitality and communications (26.3%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is South Holland?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 11.6% of output in 2023, against 15.1% for the Netherlands.
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Gross value added rose from €132.8 billion in 2015 to €194.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 46% before inflation.
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The number of people working in South Holland rose by 17.4% between 2015 and 2024, to 2,119,700.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow South Holland compares with other provinces
Average disposable income per household (€) (2024)
South Holland ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average disposable income per household (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | €67,200 |
| 2 | North Holland | €65,000 |
| 3 | North Brabant | €63,000 |
| 4 | South Holland | €61,600 |
| 5 | Gelderland | €61,500 |
| 6 | Flevoland | €60,500 |
| 7 | Overijssel | €60,300 |
Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) (2024)
South Holland ranks 4 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average standardised income (€, adjusted for household size) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | €46,100 |
| 2 | North Holland | €45,900 |
| 3 | North Brabant | €43,400 |
| 4 | South Holland | €42,800 |
| 5 | Gelderland | €42,100 |
| 6 | Zeeland | €41,300 |
| 7 | Overijssel | €40,900 |
Median household wealth (€) (2024)
South Holland ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Median household wealth (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Drenthe | €159,500 |
| 7 | Flevoland | €158,500 |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | €144,600 |
| 9 | Limburg (NL) | €131,200 |
| 10 | North Holland | €111,800 |
| 11 | South Holland | €108,500 |
| 12 | Groningen | €101,300 |
Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 (2024)
South Holland ranks 7 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employee jobs per 100 residents aged 15 to 64 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Overijssel | 80.3 |
| 5 | Gelderland | 76.2 |
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 75.1 |
| 7 | South Holland | 74.2 |
| 8 | Drenthe | 71.9 |
| 9 | Groningen | 71.5 |
| 10 | Zeeland | 71.3 |
Business establishments per 1,000 residents (2026)
South Holland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Business establishments per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 177.2 |
| 2 | Utrecht | 157.5 |
| 3 | South Holland | 145.0 |
| 4 | North Brabant | 140.3 |
| 5 | Flevoland | 139.1 |
| 6 | Gelderland | 137.4 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 132.4 |
Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) (2024)
South Holland ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of employee jobs in industry and energy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 16.0% |
| 7 | Drenthe | 15.0% |
| 8 | Flevoland | 14.0% |
| 9 | Groningen | 13.0% |
| 10 | South Holland | 11.0% |
| 11 | Utrecht | 9.0% |
| 12 | North Holland | 9.0% |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2025)
South Holland ranks 1 of 9, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Holland | 0.7% |
| 2 | Friesland (NL) | 0.7% |
| 3 | Limburg (NL) | 0.6% |
| 4 | Groningen | 0.6% |
| 5 | North Holland | 0.5% |
| 6 | North Brabant | 0.5% |
| 7 | Overijssel | 0.5% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
South Holland ranks 1 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Holland | 4.8% |
| 2 | Groningen | 4.7% |
| 3 | Drenthe | 4.1% |
| 4 | North Holland | 4.0% |
| 5 | Utrecht | 4.0% |
| 6 | Flevoland | 3.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 3.8% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
South Holland ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Flevoland | 79.9% |
| 7 | North Brabant | 79.5% |
| 8 | Friesland (NL) | 79.4% |
| 9 | Drenthe | 78.2% |
| 10 | South Holland | 78.1% |
| 11 | Groningen | 77.4% |
| 12 | Limburg (NL) | 76.3% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
South Holland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utrecht | 2.3% |
| 2 | Flevoland | 2.1% |
| 3 | South Holland | 1.6% |
| 4 | Gelderland | 1.6% |
| 5 | Overijssel | 1.3% |
| 6 | Zeeland | 1.3% |
| 7 | North Holland | 1.1% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
South Holland ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 545 |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 545 |
| 8 | Overijssel | 529 |
| 9 | Gelderland | 523 |
| 10 | Groningen | 507 |
| 11 | South Holland | 440 |
| 12 | North Holland | 428 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
South Holland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | €48,048 |
| 2 | Utrecht | €45,410 |
| 3 | South Holland | €43,386 |
| 4 | Groningen | €41,213 |
| 5 | North Brabant | €41,020 |
| 6 | Gelderland | €39,475 |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | €39,325 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
South Holland ranks 2 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 40.7 million |
| 2 | South Holland | 16.6 million |
| 3 | Gelderland | 15.8 million |
| 4 | North Brabant | 14.0 million |
| 5 | Limburg (NL) | 13.9 million |
| 6 | Zeeland | 12.5 million |
| 7 | Overijssel | 8.4 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
South Holland ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Limburg (NL) | 18.4% |
| 7 | Overijssel | 17.5% |
| 8 | Gelderland | 17.3% |
| 9 | Drenthe | 17.2% |
| 10 | South Holland | 11.6% |
| 11 | North Holland | 8.1% |
| 12 | Utrecht | 7.3% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
South Holland ranks 3 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Holland | 40.6% |
| 2 | Utrecht | 34.6% |
| 3 | South Holland | 28.9% |
| 4 | Flevoland | 26.3% |
| 5 | Gelderland | 25.4% |
| 6 | North Brabant | 25.1% |
| 7 | Friesland (NL) | 24.3% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
South Holland ranks 5 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Drenthe | 30.2% |
| 3 | Friesland (NL) | 27.3% |
| 4 | Gelderland | 26.1% |
| 5 | South Holland | 26.1% |
| 6 | Utrecht | 26.0% |
| 7 | Limburg (NL) | 25.9% |
| 8 | Overijssel | 25.8% |
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